Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra: The Rome Symphony Orchestra invites the community to experience an unforgettable, serene evening under the open sky with “Bridgerton: Music in the Garden” at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in The Cove on the beautiful Darlington School campus. Featuring the talents of the Rome Symphony String Quartet, this…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County Elections & Voter Registration office…… read more »
Just over five months remain until the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and other top aviators take to the skies of Rome, Georgia for the 2025 Wings Over North Georgia air show. This year’s air show is slated for October 17th through 19th at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport. A Friday evening twilight show with fireworks will…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office: State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the chair of the House Study Committee on Abandoned Child Placement Following Hospital Discharge. “I’m grateful to Speaker Burns…… read more »
Media release from Darlington School: Darlington School honored outstanding faculty and staff members at the annual Brown Faculty Appreciation Dinner, hosted by the Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 8. The following faculty and staff members were recognized for their five-year anniversaries: Dr. Mike Natarella, Matt Nolin, five years; Cristy Baldwin, Shelley Daniel, Derek Fine, Virginia Guth,…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross, Georgia Region: The American Red Cross encourages families to prepare for the fast-approaching summer swim season by learning to be “water smart.” Research shows that participation in formal water safety and swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% for one to four-year-olds. “Before families head…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s April 2025 unemployment rate was 3.6%, unchanged from a revised 3.6% in March. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “For 11 consecutive months, Georgia’s unemployment rate has held at 3.6%, consistently outperforming the national average. This sustained…… read more »
The Rome International Film Festival and the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation invite families to a screening of Disney’s “Moana” on Sunday, May 18th at 3 pm at the DeSoto Theatre, 530 Broad Street. Leanne Cook, RIFF Executive Director and President of the HDTF Board of Directors, enthuses that the popular character Maui will make an…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Kristen Hood, a family nurse practitioner at Atrium Health Floyd Primary Care Family Medicine in Cartersville, emphasizes that approaching patients with dignity and respect is fundamental to her approach to providing care. “I recognize that patients may have concerns about their health, and I am committed to listening attentively,”…… read more »
The Davies Shelters greatly appreciate and continue to seek support from the community. This support enables the non-profit to provide shelter, resources, and more to the homeless. Lenora Santoro, member of the Board of Directors, urges concerned citizens to learn more and donate online at www.daviesshelter.com. Another way to support the organization is to sign…… read more »